ORLANDO, Fla. — The word’s largest event for amusement parks and attractions takes place, where else, but here in Florida.
This week, more than 38,000 representatives from amusement parks, theme parks, water parks, entertainment centers, zoos and museums from around the world gather together in Orlando for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions conference.
IAAPA is an opportunity to check out the latest technology, the new innovations in the amusement industry and get a first glance at what’s coming to the world's theme parks.
Tuesday morning, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay revealed the ride car for its Iron Gwazi roller coaster, which is set to open in 2020. Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is expected to become the tallest hybrid wood-steel roller coaster in North America.
Carnival Cruise also showed off the ride car for its roller coaster at sea -- BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster.
SeaWorld Orlando will also reveal the ride car for Ice Breaker, a family-friendly coaster with a quadruple launch set to open next year.
The Legoland New York resort opens next July, and attendees of IAAPA got to see a first look at a ride vehicle headed to the park. The ride will have new technology that turns riders into LEGO minis.
IAAPA is not open to the public, but we’re giving you a look inside and taking you behind the curtain beginning Tuesday.
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